Bioactivity of marine organisms. 4. Screening of some marine animals from the Indian coast

Abstract

Of twenty eight alcoholic extracts of marine organisms screened for a wide range of pharmacological activities, 15 showed biological activity. Of these two were anti implantation, 3 CNS stimulant, 2 hypotensive, 4 diuretic, 4 hypoglycaemic, 2 spasmolytic, on CNC depressant and on toxic. Five of these extracts showed multiple activities.